Remove/Install Bottom Paneling For Dashboard On Driver Side - AR68.10-P-1501ME

Model 167 

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Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Adjust steering column all the way to the top.
2	Adjust driver's seat all the way to the rear.
3	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).
4	Remove retaining clip (4).	Dismantling tool	Fig 1
5	Remove screw/bolts (3).
6	Release trim (1) and lower until the electrical connectors of the diagnostics connection (X11/4), instrument cluster speaker (H4/61), and front left footwell lamp (E17/16) are accessible.	Long wedge	Fig 2
7	Release and disconnect electrical connectors from diagnostics connection (X11/4), instrument cluster speaker (H4/61), and front left footwell lamp (E17/16).
8	Remove screw (5).
9	Remove engine hood release handle (2) to the rear out of trim (1).
10	Remove trim (1).
11	Remove diagnostics connection (X11/4).	When replacing trim (1).
12	Release and remove instrument cluster speaker (H4/61).	When replacing trim (1).
13	Remove front left footwell lamp (E17/16).	When replacing trim (1).
14	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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